That’s if MediaQuest President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Espinosa gets his way. According to him, “Analog cable providers are going to be out of business very soon.” The forward thinking CEO was present for the Cignal TV press conference held for the press today, and looking at what his company is offering, it seems that way to us too. Cignal aims to provide 100% digital content to anywhere in the country, including HD content. The company’s lineup also includes HD channels that include HBO and National Geographic.

Cignal’s hook here is their all digital transmission and technologies. Even if the signal isn’t a digital one, ie free channels like TV5 and the like, they automatically convert it to a digital one from their end which coincidentally, also improves picture quality.

Their set-top boxes are compatible with both legacy CRT systems and newer LCD flatscreens, but of course you’ll only get to enjoy HD on HD ready devices. Their HD signal transmits up to 1080i depending on the source, and channels like HBO also have digital 5.1 surround embedded in the signal.

As you see in the photos here, the set-top box isn’t substantial and can easily integrate into whatever home theater set-up you currently have at home.

Here you can see that Cignal’s tech is able to run on CRT TVs as well.

A closer look at the set-top box.

Cignal will be offering both postpaid and prepaid plans for their service. You can start enjoying digital broadcasts for as low as Php 250 per month before additional fees (like the Cignal kit) but expect to shell out Php 590 before additional fees to enjoy HD channels.

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There’s barely two months left to get your holiday gifts in order. With the rush of the season—including deadline buzzer beaters for company shutdowns, more vehicle standstills, greater mall foot traffic, and fleeting daylight—it can be daunting to decide what to give you and yours. Don’t worry. As always, we’ve got your back with our November Holiday Wishlist issue.

We’ve got the scene’s latest toys in our Parade and Wishlist section, all sure to put a smile on the faces of techies and non-techies alike. If you’re looking for something that’s been under the microscope, hop on over to the GadgetsLab and see whether we’d recommend the the Intel Core i5-6600, Adata Premier SP550, HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3776, Lenovo Yoga Book, Philips 246E7, and LG V20 as sock stuffers. If you’re feeling a bit more generous with your gifts, we also reviewed the Honda City 1.5 E CVT Limited Edition and 2015 Yamaha Bolt in our Mobility pages.

But maybe you don’t want to give physical things. Maybe you believe in experiences. Then check out our coverage of Lyon, France; the Azar video chat app; Deus Ex: Mankind Divided; Gears of War 4; The Ransom Collective musicians; and the Sandaya Yakiniku and Guevarra’s restaurants; just to name a few.

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